July 28, 2007

I just got back from a long 5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Long Island McCarthy Airport. Why is it that the past two flights I haven't been able to sleep for 1 minute. This particular flight had to have been the worst. I hate to bad mouth Southwest...but, what is the big deal about assigning seats? If you ever FLY southwest, please make sure to check in the night before. It was actually commical... people waiting in line to get on a plane hoping for the best seat. I imagined people camping out the night before just to be the first in line.

We stayed at the Embassy Suites and thank god this year they had air conditioning. I do love Las Vegas... it is like an adult Disney Land. Unfortunatley, it was all work and not much play. I did get to see the very very IMPRESSIVE Heather Pollicky at Golds Gym on Flamingo. Her LEGS are just so incredible. She looks like she is ready to do damage at the Olympia. This could be an interesting year..... she has a good chance to steel the title. It makes for an exciting line Ms. O this year.

I also got a chance to chat a bit with Cathy LeFrancious and Marika as I was leaving Golds Gym. They are just two awesome bodybuilders. I was surprised to hear that Cathy wasn't competing this year. However, Marika is preparing for the Europa in two weeks and I think has a good chance to qualify for the Ms. O.

I have an interseting observation.............last year was a resurgence of FBB. The Europa had over 35 competitors and equally the same turn out at the Atlantic City. Now.. this year... many girls are taking the year off to evaluate what is next for FBB. I happen to be one of those FBB... sitting out this year to get better, relax, and just take a break.

Next year I suspect another resurgence. I am planning on doing the Sacramento and then putting in for the invite to the Arnold Classic. I am not sure I will get it... based on not competing this year, but you never know.

I have lots of cool updates in my Members Video section. I am putting up some of the routines that I choreographed.

CHECK IT OUT.... JOIN TODAY.

Colette

July 21 2007

Here I am in Vancouver. Wow.. what an amazing city. It reminds of of Miami, Chicago, and just a bit of NY City. I love it. Now.. I wish the weather was better... it has been raining since I arrived. I am staying in this morning... didn't go to prejudging since I was exhausted from the long flight and I had to do some cardio , stretch and work on my routine. I really choreographed it last minute and just hope that I can pull off all the splits. I have been stretching all morning.. but, I really need to stretch every day or I am going to lose some of my flexibility. This is just another EYE opening experience.

I need to stretch more.. bottom line.

Tatianna and Kostas are just amazing hosts. Tatianna showed me all around Vancouver and treated me to a delicious Salmon meal. This city totally fits me.. sushi bars on every corner, a variety of people, energy and a lot of life.

I am going to be able to explore the city tomorrow and hopefully train a little bit. I am expecting to get home late from the whole show tonight. This is a big show...the winners of this show get to go to the Canadian Nationals in 4 weeks.

Thanks for all the love and support via email and text messages... let's hope someone video tapes the performance. It has an 80s theme.. kinda cute. I hope people enjoy it.

I will be back Monday.. in a coma since I start my whole adventure home from Vancouver at 7 p.m.

FUN!

Colette

July 19, 2007

Hello everyone...

Turning off my phone for the weekend... I am Vancouver, guest posing at the B.C. BB competition. I can't believe it.... all 185# of me. Well... as you know I am taking a year off and in full off season mode. I had it in my HEAD to diet a bit.. but, just never got into the groove. Ah... I am kicking myself now. I choreographed an adorable routine... problem is... I am ending up wearing a DRESS not a posing suit. I just can't scare the audience right now.... and for all those competitors out there.. you know what I am talking about. How much do you HATE putting on a posing suit when you are not in shape?

Well... I will take some pics and put them up in the members section. I will keep you posted over the weekend.

Wish me luck on this one....

I don't want to hear any FAT jokes.

Colette